1968 Holden Brougham vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea.
Because 1968 Holden Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Holden Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Brougham | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | Brougham | Altea |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
